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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,499.31, 911,489.05 and 358,693.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,499.31, 911,489.05 and 358,693.31 is: 494,996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,499.31 : 911,489.05 = 358,693.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,499.31/911,489.05 = 358,693.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,499.31x = 911,489.05 × 358,693.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,499.31x = 326,945,027,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,945,027,100.35/660,499.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,996.77

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